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Posted on May 21st, 2009 | Category:
Maintaining Layered Hairstyles
Now that we have enlightened you about the advantages of layering your hair, let’s tell you about the other side of the coin. Like everything else, layered hair also has its pros and cons.
Layering your hair is a huge step. Once you’ve layered your hair you have to be stuck to it for a couple of months because on an average, any normal individual’s hair grows approximately half an inch per month.
On the other hand, layered hair is kind of difficult to maintain if your hair doesn’t have the perfect texture. A blow dry after every wash is usually mandatory for a layered hairdo. It is important for you to consider the time factor before making a decision about layering their hair.
People who are athletic can also have a problem with this kind of a hairdo. If you are used to tying up your hair so that it keeps away from your face, layered hair is not the way you should be going. It is difficult to tie up the entire bunch of your hair to make a ponytail because all the layers are different sizes.
As far as styling layered hair is concerned, it is comparatively more limited. With a straight or blunt cut you can style your hair in various ways. But when it comes to layered hair, you can typically keep your hair untied. That looks the best with a layered cut.
Layered hair has a few disadvantages which you can ignore if you are an experimenter. It is always great to change your look, and if you are willing to stick to this look for a couple of weeks, you can get your hair layered without any second thoughts. However, you can always seek advice from your stylist or hairdresser before making this big decision!
There are times when you look at your friends new hair cut and just keep admiring it. You always wanted hair like hers, with the perfect layers but not too sure whether it will suit you. So let’s tell you what the advantages of layered hair are.
Layered hairstyle enhances your face and eyes. A well performed layered cut can suit almost every face type. A layered cut can be planned such that the layers fall at certain levels to highlight your best facial features. Also, a well-defined layered cut can make you look way younger. Layers cause aging lines to be comparatively less visible and make your face look youthful and bright.
A layered hair cut makes your hair look healthy and helps avoid damage and breakage. Additionally, it takes lesser time to curl, iron, straighten or style layered hair. Shampooing and conditioning also gets simpler and the conditioning properly penetrates your hair making it look better.
Your hair looks naturally high in volume with a layered hair cut. Also, layers lighten very thick hair, and allow natural and elegant waves to appear. People suffering from a migraine problem can gain some relief with the light layered hair cut.
Layered hair is easy to maintain and at the same time it is stylish! To highlight your hair with contrasting colours, layered hair cut is the best option. If you’re bored with your usual hair, then layers is the way to go. It helps provide dramatic shapes to different types of hairdos.
Layered hair styles are versatile, modish and sophisticated. Also they are completely chic and always in vogue. Long hair or short hair, you can always go in for the layers without a doubt!
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Posted on May 12th, 2009 | Category:
Styles of Layered Hair
Looking for a different look? Fed up of the same boring style - one length, or maybe the u-cut? Looking for a complete makeover?
Well, if these are the thoughts zooming through the mind, then maybe it is actually time for a makeover. And what best than to step out and visit a reputed stylist, who can help one get a complete changed look. The thought may seem enticing; however, one needs to be cautious so that they do not get too carried away by the notion of a change and then get something one may regret.
To avoid something like this, one should actually go through various hairstyles and select what they would like to have, especially where comfort is concerned. Most people carry a couple of hairstyle cuttings and show their stylists what they would want. Then the stylist would analyze the style desired and the kind of hair the client has and in accordance educates the client on maintenance and final look.
For an actual makeover, the usual desire is from amongst the styles of layered hair. These include :
• Long layered hairstyles
• Medium layered hairstyles
• Short layered hairstyles
• Layered bob hairstyles
• Choppy layered hairstyles
• Curly layered styles
• Bohemian layers
One needs to keep the following tips in mind when opting for a layered cut :
• One should experiment with various layered styles, from time-to-time
• One should maintain smooth hair
• One should maintain healthy hair
• For the first time one should try a simple layered style